House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Seventy-three members in the House of Representatives and counting. Speaker Martin Romualdez's party, the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD), have welcomed two new House members into its...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The erstwhile 311-strong House of Representatives is now one lawmaker less, following the removal from the roll of An Waray Party-list's lone nominee in the 19th Congress. Removed...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) A measure that aims to increase government revenues from the mining industry has been passed on third and final reading during a marathon session in the House of Representatives. ...
Lotto ticket A measure that seeks to prevent children from being exposed to the allure of online betting--particularly with the Philippine Lotto--has been approved by the Committee on Games and Amusement in the House of Representatives. At the same time,...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The lower chamber has adopted a measure to congratulate and commend the recipients of the 2023 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino awards, which is considered the most prestigious career-service...
(Unsplash) If it would have its way, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) would increase the cash aid or "ayuda" that it gives to beneficiaries under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps. But it simply does not have the funds to...
The House plenary hall (Contributed photo) Congressmen have adopted a resolution expressing their profound condolences to the family of the late former Bulacan 2nd district Rep. Pedro Pancho, who had been described as a "devoted public servant". Adopted...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has guaranteed the passage on third and final reading next week of the P5.768-trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB) or proposed national budget for 2024. ...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The proposed "Philippine Mining Fiscal Regime Act", which seek to enhance the fiscal regime for the mining industry has gained penultimate approval in the House of Representatives. Approved on...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) After 33 days, the House Committee on Appropriations adjourned on Tuesday night, Sept. 12 its grueling per agency budget deliberations on the proppsed 2024 national budget. "Madam chairman, I move...
EJ Obiena Filipino pole vault phenom Ernest John “EJ” Obiena continues to win accolades for the country--something that the House of Representatives can't help but notice. As such, the lower chamber adopted during plenary session late Wednesday...
The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives adopted on late Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 6 a resolution expressing the chamber’s profound condolences to the family of veteran broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez, who...
